Myron Bunch

Myron Bunch, of Sulphur, Louisiana, passed away early Friday morning, December 9, 2022 in his home at the age of 92. Mr. Bunch was born on October 20, 1930 in Westlake, Louisiana to the late John and Salena Wing Bunch. He was the second youngest and last surviving of seven children.

Mr. Bunch lived his entire life in Sulphur, Louisiana, with the exception of his four years of service in the United States Air Force (1951-1955). He was a Christian and a lifetime member of Houston River Baptist Church in Sulphur, Louisiana. He married his sweetheart, Florence Pauline "Polly" Holmes, on September 12, 1959 in Sulphur. Mr. Bunch worked at Firestone for 35 years. He enjoyed traveling, gardening, and raising citrus, especially his sweet satsumas. Mr. Bunch was a devoted family man and loved spending time with family and friends.

Mr. Bunch is preceded in death by his parents, John and Salena Bunch; his sisters, Ola Mae and husband Loy Dietz, Mildred and husband J.M. Walker; brothers, Nolan and wife Laura Bunch, Olan "Buddo" and wife Merle Bunch, Earl and wife Stella Bunch, and Gene and wife Betty Bunch.

Mr. Bunch is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Florence "Polly" Bunch; son, Barry and wife Laura; and grandchildren, Meghan and husband Marshall McKee, Carly and husband Conner Chatelain, and Samuel Bunch; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, along with other relatives and friends.

A Graveside Service will be held at 2:00 pm on Friday, December 16, 2022, at the Longstreet Memorial Cemetery in Longstreet, Louisiana. Pastor Lonnie Gothrup of Houston River Baptist Church will officiate.

Memorials may be made to:

Holy Angels Residential Facility

10450 Ellerbee Road

Shreveport, LA. 71106

Houston River Baptist Church

110 West Houston River Baptist Road

Sulphur, LA. 70663

Words of comfort may be shared with the family at www.hixsonsulphurmemorial.com.